Celebrating the New River
Join the staff and rangers at New River State Park for a day of river ecology, stewardship and awareness, recreational fun and show your support for the protection of the Eastern Hellbender. Rangers will be offering several nature programs throughout the day. A special presentation promoting the conservation efforts to help protect the Eastern Hellbender will be given by John Groves, the Curator of NC Zoo's reptile and amphibian exhibits. Join Lori Williams, a biologist for the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, for a close and personal encounter with a live Hellbender.
Several local recreational outfitters helping to sponsor the event will be in attendance to promote their green economic services to the local economy.
River ecology conservation and water quality groups will be illustrating the importance of protecting the New River.
Wrap up the day's celebration by joining Snotty the snot otter, a costumed hellbender, and the Elkland Art Center in the grand finale - an environmental costume parade.
For an itinerary of the day's events, visit: http://friendsofhcsp.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/cele-day-itinerary-2012.pdf
To learn more about New River State Park, visit: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/neri/main.php
New River State Park's U.S. Hwy 221 Access
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Office phone: (336) 982-2587
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| Park Superintendent Joe Shimel and Snotty the Snot Otter |
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